"Curiosity's Mars discovery called 'one for history books' - But what it is we won't know for a few weeks yet, according to an NPR report."

OK, yeah, I know...confirmation and verification and all that. Still! "We've got big news for you from another planet, but you have to wait?" Come on!
( I won't make you wait for the text, though. )

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New ancient shark species gives insight into origin of great white
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Scientists discover possible building blocks of ancient genetic systems in Earth's most primitive organisms

ScienceDaily (Nov. 9, 2012) - Scientists believe that prior to the advent of DNA as Earth's primary genetic material, early forms of life used RNA to encode genetic instructions. What sort of genetic molecules did life rely on before RNA?
( The answer may be AEG... )

Dark Matter Filament Between Galaxy Clusters Found | Space.com

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'We've observed a new particle': leaked video reveals apparent 'God particle' confirmation - Metro & Regional - National - General - Stock Journal

"A video mistakenly posted online appears to confirm that scientists have discovered the elusive Higgs boson particle."

(^ Note phrasing, it's not a guarantee, just a possibility. Article text below.)

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Scale of Universe - Interactive Scale of the Universe Tool

Depending on how you're feeling today, this will either make you feel awed or insignificant. Or both. Either way...this is just cool!

Oldest Supernova Ever Recorded Blossoms In Four-Scope View | Space.com

Oh yeah. This definitely falls under the "This is just cool" tag!

Planet made of diamond discovered - Technology & Science - CBC News

It is likely the planet is all that remains of a once massive star that has lost 99.9 per cent of its original mass.

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